Garmin's best GPS watches are on sale — 6 deals I'd buy right now

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Save on everything from the entry-level Forerunner 55 to the pro-athlete-ready Forerunner 965

Garmin Instinct 2 solar resting on a rock ledge.
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Garmin makes some of the best smartwatches available, particularly for folks like me who love tracking all of my outdoor adventures, from hikes to bike rides and more. As part of the brand's birthday sale, many of the best Garmin watches are discounted, including six of the models I most often recommend. 

The entry-level Garmin Forerunner 55 is just $169, for instance, and boasts a super-accurate onboard GPS and great battery life. On the higher end, models like the Forerunner 265 , 965, and Epix 2 are also on sale. Find details on these bargains and more below.  

Epic Garmin sale: deal links

Epic Garmin sale: the deals

Garmin Forerunner 55: was $199 now $169

Garmin Forerunner 55: was $199 now $169
The most affordable Forerunner model is perfect for tracking just about anyone's fitness journey. “This is a watch that’s focused on helping the novice learn how to train and rest appropriately” we note in our Forerunner 55 review. The 55 also boasts a bright screen, easy-to-digest stats and excellent battery life in a comfy and lightweight package. 

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Garmin Forerunner 965: was $599 now $499

Garmin Forerunner 965: was $599 now $499
The Garmin Forerunner 965 is the gold standard for multi-sport tracking smartwatches. Perfect for triathletes or those who want to keep tabs on complex exercise regiments, this tough-built wearable is "an excellent training tool with a bright, beautiful screen," highly accurate metrics and outstanding battery life, as noted in our Forerunner 965 review.

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Garmin Forerunner 265: was $449 now $349

Garmin Forerunner 265: was $449 now $349
The Garmin Forerunner 265 is the best overall Garmin watch because of its bright, easy-to-view screen, excellent battery life, precise GPS, practical health monitoring tech, actionable fitness insights, and advanced training/recovery metrics... oh yeah, also its price, which is currently reduced by $100.

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Garmin Instinct 2 Solar: was $399 now $299

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar: was $399 now $299
The Garmin Instinct 2 comes in four versions including this 45mm model with built-in solar charging. "A near-perfect GPS smartwatch for outdoor sports enthusiasts," as noted in our Instinct 2 review, the Instinct 2 boasts 100 meters of water resistance, a tough-built design and battery life that lasts a month or more with adequate sunlight.

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Garmin Lily 2: was $249 now $199

Garmin Lily 2: was $249 now $199
Garmin's arguably best-looking smartwatch is the female-health-focused Lily 2 which features a petite, lightweight and comfortable design with basic health, fitness and sleep tracking stats, pregnancy and menstrual health monitoring tools and up to five days of battery life.

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Garmin Epix 2: was $899 now $499

Garmin Epix 2: was $899 now $499
This 44% saving on the Garmin Epix 2 reduces the watch by a gob-smacking $400. While it’s an older model, the Epix 2 is still one of the best AMOLED sports watches available, and up to date with Garmin’s key software features. On top of Garmin's excellent sports tracking and training analysis, the Epix 2 offers useful smarts like music storage and color maps for navigation.

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Dan Bracaglia
Dan Bracaglia
Senior Writer, Fitness & Wearables

Dan Bracaglia is the Tom’s Guide editorial lead for all things smartwatches, fitness trackers and outdoor gear. With 15 years of experience as a consumer technology journalist testing everything from Apple Watches to instant cameras, Dan is deeply passionate about helping readers save money and make informed purchasing decisions. In 2024 so far, Dan’s tested dozens of wearables, including the latest devices from Apple, Google, Garmin, Fitbit and Samsung.

An avid outdoor adventurer, Dan is based in the U.S. Pacific Northwest where he takes advantage of the beautiful surroundings every chance he gets. A lover of kayaking, hiking, swimming, biking, snowboarding and more, he also makes every effort to combine his day job with his passions. When not assessing the GPS and heart rate accuracy of the latest Fitbit, you can find him photographing Seattle’s vibrant underground music community.